The PITBULL is a posterior, non-pedicle supplemental fixation device intended for use with an interbody cage as an adjunct to fusion at a single level in the lumbar spine (L1~S1).It is intended for attachment to the spinous processes for the purpose of achieving stabilization to promote fusion in patients with degenerative disc disease – defined as back pain of discogenic origin with degeneration of the disc confirmed by history and radiographic studies – with up to Grade 1 spondylolisthesis. Note Due to device placement between the spinous processes, there is a risk for spinous process fracture or other adverse event at the device interface with the spinous process.
- Minimally Invasive Fusion Device
- Preservation of the supraspinous ligament and bone tissue
- Shorter operating time
- Simple surgical technique
- Less muscle trauma
- Less blood loss
About Interspinous Devices
Interspinous spacers sometimes also called as Interspinous process decompression systems, are the devices implanted between vertebral spinous processes. These spacers are made up of a very strong but lightweight metal (titanium) which is biocompatible in the human body. These devices are imbedded in body to confine painful motion else enabling normal motion and to treat lumbar spinal stenosis, discogenic low-back pain, facet syndrome, disc herniations, and non-traumatic instability. Lumbar spinal stenosis is a thinning of the spinal canal in the lower back which causes compression on nerves and it is developed gradually with age. Radiology tests are used to confirm a diagnosis of moderate degenerative lumbar spinal stenosis. People with lumbar spinal stenosis experience pain but may also have weakness in their leg, lower back and buttocks, numbness, tingling.
The Interspinous spacer are implanted between those vertebrae in such a way that it prevents the patient from bending too far backward which causes pain by surgical procedure. The procedure is very small and sometimes patient can go home within a day.The increasing prevalence of spinal stenosis due to aging, arthritis, heredity and increased demand of surgical procedures that improved lifestyle and comfort will drive the Interspinous spacer market. The adoption of spacers are increasing due to low complication rate as compared to decompression and spinal fusion. The Interspinous spacers are widely used in geriatric population as per Medicare data due to old age patient are not comfortable with surgery due to their health conditions. Source:Transparency Market Research (TMR)
About BMK
BM Korea Co., Ltd. is a leading manufacturer of medical devices for neurosurgery and orthopedic surgery.The company focuses on innovative medical devices with the vision of providing cost-effective& superior medical device solutions for the doctors&patient´s benefit.
BM Korea Co., Ltd was founded in 2006 and is a manufacturer specialized in spinal medical devices covering Kyphoplasty, PEEK Cage, Pedicle Screw, Interspinousprocess fixation device, Interspinous process decompression device,Bone Cement & Bone Cement mixer.BM Korea Co., Ltd has ISO 13485, CMDCAS&USA FDA approval and maintains comprehensive quality assurance system to ensure the superior quality of its products.
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